Michael Blanco Email & Phone Number

Sydney Australia

I joined the established European FFE provider with a mandate to define international business objectives and crystallise a vision for the company in terms of its global appeal. I quickly saw that our principled position on sustainability could be leveraged to differentiate the company in the marketplace and set out to develop a holistic market approach to position ACTIU as a prominent international brand, providing turnkey solutions based on product appeal, price point, knowledge transfer and… Show more I joined the established European FFE provider with a mandate to define international business objectives and crystallise a vision for the company in terms of its global appeal. I quickly saw that our principled position on sustainability could be leveraged to differentiate the company in the marketplace and set out to develop a holistic market approach to position ACTIU as a prominent international brand, providing turnkey solutions based on product appeal, price point, knowledge transfer and proximity through regional partnerships. Since 2012, I have led a program of transformation spanning culture, product, leadership and brand perspective to reflect a value add of strategic investment initiatives. Our commitment to sustainability, quality and price competitiveness helped us win tenders for major commercial projects across Asia-Pacific. Show less

Australia

Appointed to guide the organisation and provide strategic direction through a period of growth, I positioned the company as a strategic service provider – and more than just another international shipping concern. I developed trusted relationships with major clients through a personalised service experience, providing value beyond the product and increasing revenue 30%. I continue to provide oversight of strategy, financial performance and governance as a member of the Board.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I provide expert consulting for international organisations. Key outcomes include creating brand strategies and coaching senior leadership groups on strategy / go-to-market plan design, setting out market priorities and entry point strategies and developing implementation plans.